What can be done with a lit can of WD-40 which probably uses a butane propellant to eject the lubricating oil which catches fire in this scary video. Also slow motion slowmo and maybe no Special Effects... Peut d-huile de graissage eclate. Von kann Schmierol explodiert. Puede del aceite el lubricante estalla. Yahoo BabelFish. Wikipedia sez -- WD-40 stands for -Water Displacement - 40th Attempt-. Norm Larsen attempted to concoct formula to prevent corrosion by displacing water. Successful formula on 40th attempt. Composed of various hydrocarbons. Developed in 1953 by founder of the Rocket Chemical Company San Diego California.